An Update on Giada’s Best Ever Green Bean recipe!

My plan was to revisit an incredible recipe from Giada De Laurentiis for Sauteed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil served with Parmesan Crisps. And…if you know anything about me, you know that I seldom cook the same thing twice! However seeing these fresh french green beans from Talley Farms brought back memories of Giada’s delicious beans simmering in a fresh tomato and basil sauce, and I couldn’t resist! … Read more An Update on Giada’s Best Ever Green Bean recipe!

Forget about making Florets, cook your Cauliflower whole!

This recipe will knock your socks off! It is quite simple and minimizes prep time by cooking the cauliflower whole. It makes a gorgeous presentation and tastes absolutely scrumptious! It’s even great as leftovers. The only prep you need to do to the head of cauliflower is to cut off the base and leaves and hollow out the core slightly with a small paring knife. … Read more Forget about making Florets, cook your Cauliflower whole!

Keeping it Natural – The Way Food was Intended!

A throwback version of an old favorite – Nicoise Salad. What a wonderful classic meal and a very European way to eat! Here it is with some of my favorite ingredients such as yellow wax beans, gold yukon potatoes and baby red leaf lettuce. All from my Talley Farms CSA box! The key to making this salad wonderful is in the quality of the ingredients you … Read more Keeping it Natural – The Way Food was Intended!

Shrimp and Corn are the Duo in this Heavenly Summer Soup!

This Seafood Chowder highlights shrimp and my bi color non-GMO Talley Farms corn as the main attraction. Coconut milk takes the place of cream combined with chicken broth to create a full bodied, rich broth. In an effort to heighten the flavor even more, my secret is to simmer the corn cobs right in the soup and pull them out before adding the cooked bacon and shrimp. The flavor … Read more Shrimp and Corn are the Duo in this Heavenly Summer Soup!

Whole Grains and Fresh Vegetables make a Satisfying Meal

Sautéing or wok frying fresh vegetables is one of the best ways to bring out their best flavor while keeping their nutrients intact. With a drizzle of lemon-tahini dressing served over a bed of whole grains, this meal is immensely satisfying! I used red quinoa and brown rice for the grain mixture. It was made super easy by using Trader Joe’s frozen organic brown rice … Read more Whole Grains and Fresh Vegetables make a Satisfying Meal

Greek Yogurt and Smoked Trout turn this Bean Salad into something Extraordinary!

You may have made a bean salad in the past and if not, you’ve surely eaten one. They are usually healthy and somewhat tasty, but often unexciting. However, if you combine these fantastic fresh Talley Farms French green and wax beans with the ingredients in this salad, you will have something utterly extraordinary! The base salad is made with a mixture of three beans; French … Read more Greek Yogurt and Smoked Trout turn this Bean Salad into something Extraordinary!

White Miso and Soba Noodles are the base for this Yummy Chicken Vegetable Soup!!

I am a verified soup lover! I don’t care if it is a warm or cold weather day – soup is soothing, comforting and delicious. It can be served as a soup shot, an appetizer, a partner to a sandwich or as a main entree. So many versions, and I love them all! Miso and Buckwheat are very complimentary to each other so they were a perfect combination to … Read more White Miso and Soba Noodles are the base for this Yummy Chicken Vegetable Soup!!

Traditional Southern Goodness – Yellow Squash Casserole

Last year when vacationing in Texas, I ate a side dish of Yellow Squash Casserole that was really scrumptious. Seeing all of the beautiful squash coming from my Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA box and my neighbor’s generous donation, I decided to combine them in a casserole. It turned out fantastic! I sliced and cut chunks in similar sized pieces and sautéed them with chopped onions … Read more Traditional Southern Goodness – Yellow Squash Casserole

Feature beautiful baby lettuce leaves in these scrumptious Turkey Lettuce Wraps!

If you are fortunate enough to be a Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA customer, then you know about their exquisite baby lettuces. The best way to feature them is in this recipe for the most scrumptious ever – Turkey Lettuce Wraps! This recipe is made super simple by using a food processor to do all of the work for you. It calls for fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, … Read more Feature beautiful baby lettuce leaves in these scrumptious Turkey Lettuce Wraps!

Buckwheat Noodles (Soba) are the base for a Healthy Vegetable Salad!

Buckwheat noodles contain a variety of nutrients that are a natural and healthy addition to one’s diet. Not only are they excellent for mental and digestive health, they are also believed by many around the world to have properties that prevent diseases, as they are high in protein and contain various types of amino acids, such as lysine and arginine. These are essential building blocks for child … Read more Buckwheat Noodles (Soba) are the base for a Healthy Vegetable Salad!